A Supervisor's Negative Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of an Employee Is More

question 134

Multiple Choice

A supervisor's negative self-fulfilling prophecy of an employee is more likely to influence that employee's behaviour and performance when:

• A)the employee has a history of low achievement.
• B)the employee has been working in that job for at least one year.
• C)the employee's coworkers have confidence in the employee's potential.
• D)All of the answers are correct.
• E)the employee has a history of low achievement and the employee has been working in that job for at least one year.

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Definitions:

Punitive Supervisor

A manager or supervisor who emphasizes punishment as a means of maintaining control and ensuring compliance.

Contingency Approaches

Management theories suggesting that the best management strategy depends on, and is contingent upon, various internal and external situations or variables.

Power-based Approaches

Strategies or methods that rely on authority, force, or leverage to influence or control outcomes.

Leadership Style

The distinct approach and manner in which an individual guides or influences a group towards goal achievement, ranging from autocratic to democratic.